stuffing

noun

stuff·​ing ˈstə-fiŋ How to pronounce stuffing (audio)
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: material used to stuff or fill: such as
a
: a soft material (such as cotton or polyester) used to fill upholstered furniture, cushions, bedding, etc.
b
: a seasoned mixture (as of bread crumbs, vegetables, and butter) that is typically placed inside the cavity of a turkey, pepper, etc. and cooked

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Would you like more stuffing? never heard of using goose down as stuffing for comforters until she moved to a cold climate
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Consider turning stale bread into breadcrumbs, stuffing, or croutons—but check for moldy slices first. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 Taxidermy is the art of preserving, stuffing, and mounting animal skins. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2026 The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords. — Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 Participants can choose between an adorable white bear or beige bunny and bring their plushie to life through stuffing, assembly, and customization. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stuffing

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stuffing was in the 15th century

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“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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stuffing

noun
stuff·​ing ˈstəf-iŋ How to pronounce stuffing (audio)
: material used to stuff something
especially : a seasoned mixture used to stuff meat or poultry

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